Circular Economy

Kneipp trials Sonoco’s fibre-based can for limited-edition bath crystals

Kneipp has launched its limited-edition bath crystals in Sonoco’s fibre-based GreenCan packaging in a bid to unlock

Smart Bin by Huskee simplifies return experience for reusable containers

BioPak’s Huskee brand has developed an intelligent, IoT-enabled Smart Bin for reusable cups and containers – intended to simplify

The industry’s vision of an EPR framework under the Circular Economy Act

Investments to boost Borouge’s mechanical recycling capacity for plastics

Borouge International has invested in mechanical recycling capacity at multiple plastic recycling facilities, aiming to boost its annual output by

Reusable shipping boxes now offer pre-zipped zipper or slip-on lid

Brangs + Heinrich has introduced two quick-closure options to its Hey Circle reusable shipping box lineup – a pre-zipped zipper

Circular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices

EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Circular Economy

How Europe should turn plastic recycling into strategic infrastructure

Beyond the environmental benefits, managing and recycling plastic waste could also help Europe secure supply, build resilience, and strengthen industrial

Tap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award

Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented

Local associations support dropping mandatory plastic bottle deposit in France

France Urbaine, l’Association des Maires de France (AMF), Intercommunalités de France and the Cercle National du Recyclage (CNR) praise

Aliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine

Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and

France drops mandatory bottle deposit system in favour of voluntary schemes

France has decided against a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles and recommends that towns and cities set up voluntary

New Zealand government to launch nationwide farm plastics recycling scheme

The New Zealand government has announced plans for a nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme for farm plastics starting in March next